Escape L.A’s noise pollution at these 12 ‘quiet’ parks and trails
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and listen to the sounds around your L.A. neighborhood. You can hear the glorious roar of a leaf…
Longer flights, more climate pollution for college football teams
When UCLA, UC Berkeley and Stanford ditched the fabled Pac-12 athletic conference, most college sports fans probably weren’t thinking about what the changes would mean…
Air pollution in Thailand’s Bangkok forces more than 350 schools to close | Environment News
Thai capital ranked as eighth-most polluted city worldwide as microparticles levels soar.More than 350 schools in Bangkok have been forced to close due to air…
Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California pollution case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a red-state constitutional challenge to California’s special authority to fight air pollution. Over a dissent by Justice Clarence…
‘I’m making my own burial shroud to avoid cremation pollution’
Lizzy Steel / BBC"If it's a choice between being lovingly wrapped, or boxed up, it's a no-brainer for me", Rachel says“I don’t want my last…
Countries fail to reach agreement at UN plastic pollution talks in South Korea
Activists hold a rally in Busan during the International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, which concluded early Monday without an agreement. Photo by Seunghyeok Choi/…
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution | Climate News
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic…
Leaders make final push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in S Korea | Climate Crisis News
Negotiators are gathering in Busan, South Korea, this week in a final push to forge a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.…
Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAs the last negotiations for a global plastic treaty begin in South Korea, countries are divided over whether to cap production of the ubiquitous material.Author of…
A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives | Environment
Two years ago, global leaders promised to establish a treaty by the end of 2024 that would lay the groundwork to end plastic pollution. The words used…
New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog as pollution reading breaks record | Environment News
A thick blanket of toxic smog has engulfed most parts of northern India and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their…
Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high | Climate Crisis News
Schools go online until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the Indian capital’s health crisis.Authorities in India’s capital have…
Trump victory puts California climate and pollution goals at risk
Former President Trump’s return to the White House now jeopardizes a slate of California clean air rules that were intended to advance the state’s climate…
Schools to close as air pollution hits record high in Pakistan’s Lahore | Environment News
Unprecedented air pollution levels prompt authorities to take emergency measures.Pakistan’s second-largest city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week after it saw “unprecedented”…
L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution
Los Angeles County has filed suit against the world’s largest beverage companies — Coca-Cola and Pepsi — claiming the soda and drink makers lied to…
Another refinery shuts down in California. What happens to gas prices?
California’s attempt to manage a smooth transition away from gasoline just got roughed up with this week’s decision by Phillips 66 to shutter its refinery…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California plastic bag ban into law
On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will close a legal loophole that has allowed for an increase in California’s plastic…
Traffic pollution down in first year
Getty ImagesGlasgow's Low Emission Zone operates throughout the city centre to cut harmful air pollutantsThe levels of air pollution from vehicles in Glasgow's city centre…
Olympic athletes more worried about Siene current than pollution
PARIS — People have been living along the Seine for more than 3,000 years and they’ve been dumping trash, human waste and whatever else they want…
Olympic men’s triathlon postponed due to high pollution levels in Seine | Paris Olympics 2024 News
Organisers say race is postponed to Wednesday and blame excessive pollution in river on heavy rains.The Olympic men’s triathlon was postponed hours before its scheduled…